Le Tan GLOW Face Tanning Serum Drops

Le Tan GLOW Face Tanning Serum Drops

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.7–4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~2.1–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
DihydroxyacetoneA self-tanning agentHigh~5.1–7.7%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~3.7–5.5%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dihydroxyacetone~5.1–7.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Tanning

A self-tanning agent

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Alcohol~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Glycerin~2.7–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Erythrulose~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Xanthan gum~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium citrate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 16035~0.05–0.15%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Erythrulose, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Sodium metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Ci 16035

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Product summary

"Le Tan - GLOW Face Tanning Serum Drops" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Le Tan GLOW Face Tanning Serum Drops
Le TanGLOW Face Tanning Serum Drops

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